The recent passing of 24-year-old Lois Abena Koranteng has cast a devastating shadow over her family, compounding a year already marred by multiple tragic losses.

Lois, a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, met her untimely demise under circumstances that have sparked widespread public outcry and demands for justice.

Lois was reportedly found unconscious in a hotel swimming pool during a business trip with her supervisor and a company driver in Takoradi on June 8, 2024.

Despite efforts to resuscitate her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The exact circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation by the Ghana Police Service, who conducted an autopsy revealing the causes as asphyxia, severe pulmonary edema, and drowning.

In a heartbreaking revelation, Lois's family shared the immense grief they have endured this year, having already lost her mother and grandmother prior to Lois's tragic passing. According to her uncle, Kwesi Kidman, the family was in the midst of arranging funeral proceedings for Lois's mother and grandmother when they received the devastating news of Lois's death.

"This year has been incredibly difficult for our family," Kwesi Kidman lamented in a viral Facebook post. "We lost my sister, then my mother passed away due to shock shortly after. As we were preparing to lay them to rest, we received the tragic news of Lois's death in Takoradi. It's been a year of unbearable loss."

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George Agyenim Boateng, Lois's brother, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the police investigation and the lack of communication from authorities regarding the progress made in Lois's case. He emphasized the family's plea for justice and transparency in uncovering the circumstances leading to her death.

The Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, recently reached out to the family, acknowledging their concerns and apologizing for the inadequate engagement initially experienced by the family. He assured them of ongoing efforts to thoroughly investigate the incident and pledged to keep the family updated on any developments.

As the investigation continues, the family remains determined to seek justice for Lois and to honor the memories of their loved ones who have tragically departed this year.